Parsnip & Carrot Mash {& a Giveaway!}

This post is part of the Healthy Traditions campaign for Squatty Potty.

Thanksgiving is coming up & I have the BEST side dish ever!  This is one we love to make in the fall.  I could eat it as the main dish because I love it so much!  Parsnips are the perfect fall vegetable too because they are ripe towards the middle/end of October if you plant them early in the spring.  We actually used the ones from our garden in the photos for this recipe.  If you don't know, parsnips are like carrots, but with a little sass to them.  They aren't sweet like carrots, which is why you combine the two to create the perfect side dish.  The parsnips mash better than the carrots do once they are boiled, but I like to leave mine a little chunky when I serve them.  These are simple, but incredibly delicious & would be perfect to serve alongside turkey & a roll :)

Not only is this dish incredibly flavorful, but it's a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes, since carrots & parsnips are full of vitamins & fiber.  If you are going to swap one food to make your holiday a little healthier, swap the taters for the root vegetables!  This recipe is part of a Healthy Traditions campaign!  You might not know, but a little over 2 years ago I started a weight loss journey.  I had my daughter 3 months beforehand & I was weighing in at 172lbs.  I got down to 123lbs in about 9 months & have kept it off since.  So holidays kind of freak me out.  All that hard work & dedication just to pig out during the holidays?  No way!  But it is hard to not overeat when you are having a good time with family & friends.  So I really hope you consider making at least one of your dishes healthier.  

Parsnip & Carrot Mash

Recipe from Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 1/2 cups parsnips, peeled & diced (about 8-10 parsnips)
• 1 1/4 cup carrots, peeled & diced (about 3-4 carrots)
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 to 4 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

1. Peel & dice parsnips & carrots.  Place into a large saucepan.  Cover with water.  Bring water to a boil & cook for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain water.  With a potato masher, mash mixture with butter, milk, salt & pepper.  Adjust seasonings as needed.  You may also add more butter or milk to desired consistency. 

*The parsnips mash better than the carrots.  If a smooth consistency is desired, place mixture into a food processor & blend until smooth.

Serves 4. 

Along with eating healthier, I am excited to introduce you all to a new product you may not have heard of yet!  The Squatty Potty!  Let's just get passed how the name might make you giggle a little bit causing you to feel like a kid again, & get to the benefits of this product.  I know potty talk isn't polite when we were just talking about food, but this Squatty Potty toilet stool is amazing!  I won't go into too many details, but I have struggled from time to time with regularity, especially during my pregnancies, & I will be honest, I occasionally would use my kids' step stool to help me squat on the pot.  It's the same concept of giving birth to my daughter, unmedicated, in a squatting position.  Your body naturally bears down & things release easier.  If you want to get all science-y, here's a brief explanation: Your colon has a natural kink caused by the puborectalis muscle that maintains continence.  This "kink" doesn't fully relax until you are in the squatting position.  Just watch this video on how this Squatty Potty toilet stool can help things along in the bathroom:

So even if you are a regular person, the squatty potty is still great for your health. My kids get excited to use the Squatty Potty toilet stool as well, it's almost an excuse for them to go to the bathroom.  My 4 year old son in particular likes to talk about it.  Haha.  I just can't think of a better, simple solution to help your digestive health.  This stool is not just for people with ailments associated with poor toilet posture, it's for everyone.  Prevention is a good thing.  It's comfortable, it stores easily under your toilet, & it's 100% Natural.  Humans are designed to squat to eliminate & this Squatty Potty toilet stool mimics that posture (wide stance, slightly raised heals) using the comforts of your own toilet.  With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon & a guaranteed or your money back offer, this is a no brainer.  I have loved this product!  I have 2 Squatty Potty toilet stools & I have 3 bathrooms & you can bet I am sad when I find myself in the bathroom without my stool!  Squatty Potty has more than just toilet stools, they have toilet spray which you use in the toilet before you go for a fresh experience; I am totally giving a bottle to my husband to use at work.  There are also colon care pills, which, you can take my word, work like a charm!

If you want to learn even more about the Squatty Potty toilet stool & other products, visit Squatty Potty's Facebook page, or Pinterest account.  Check out & follow the Healthy Traditions pin board, while you are on Pinterest, for more delicious & healthy food ideas for the upcoming holidays.  You can also check out this other video or the Squatty Potty website for more information.

So let's get to the giveaway!  One lucky reader will win their own Squatty Potty & $100 Visa Gift Card that you can use for whatever you want!  Since we are talking healthy traditions, you could even use that money to buy some veggies with.  How about some parsnips & carrots so you can try today's recipe. :)  Just fill out the rafflecopter form to get entered!  

If you just can't wait to try the Squatty Potty toilet stool, use the code HealthyTraditions for 15% off anything on the Squatty Potty Website.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This post is part of the Healthy Traditions campaign for Squatty Potty.

Thanksgiving is coming up & I have the BEST side dish ever!  This is one we love to make in the fall.  I could eat it as the main dish because I love it so much!  Parsnips are the perfect fall vegetable too because they are ripe towards the middle/end of October if you plant them early in the spring.  We actually used the ones from our garden in the photos for this recipe.  If you don't know, parsnips are like carrots, but with a little sass to them.  They aren't sweet like carrots, which is why you combine the two to create the perfect side dish.  The parsnips mash better than the carrots do once they are boiled, but I like to leave mine a little chunky when I serve them.  These are simple, but incredibly delicious & would be perfect to serve alongside turkey & a roll :)

Not only is this dish incredibly flavorful, but it's a perfect substitute for mashed potatoes, since carrots & parsnips are full of vitamins & fiber.  If you are going to swap one food to make your holiday a little healthier, swap the taters for the root vegetables!  This recipe is part of a Healthy Traditions campaign!  You might not know, but a little over 2 years ago I started a weight loss journey.  I had my daughter 3 months beforehand & I was weighing in at 172lbs.  I got down to 123lbs in about 9 months & have kept it off since.  So holidays kind of freak me out.  All that hard work & dedication just to pig out during the holidays?  No way!  But it is hard to not overeat when you are having a good time with family & friends.  So I really hope you consider making at least one of your dishes healthier.  

Parsnip & Carrot Mash

Recipe from Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 1/2 cups parsnips, peeled & diced (about 8-10 parsnips)
• 1 1/4 cup carrots, peeled & diced (about 3-4 carrots)
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 to 4 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper

1. Peel & dice parsnips & carrots.  Place into a large saucepan.  Cover with water.  Bring water to a boil & cook for 20-25 minutes or until fork tender.
2. Drain water.  With a potato masher, mash mixture with butter, milk, salt & pepper.  Adjust seasonings as needed.  You may also add more butter or milk to desired consistency. 

*The parsnips mash better than the carrots.  If a smooth consistency is desired, place mixture into a food processor & blend until smooth.

Serves 4. 

Along with eating healthier, I am excited to introduce you all to a new product you may not have heard of yet!  The Squatty Potty!  Let's just get passed how the name might make you giggle a little bit causing you to feel like a kid again, & get to the benefits of this product.  I know potty talk isn't polite when we were just talking about food, but this Squatty Potty toilet stool is amazing!  I won't go into too many details, but I have struggled from time to time with regularity, especially during my pregnancies, & I will be honest, I occasionally would use my kids' step stool to help me squat on the pot.  It's the same concept of giving birth to my daughter, unmedicated, in a squatting position.  Your body naturally bears down & things release easier.  If you want to get all science-y, here's a brief explanation: Your colon has a natural kink caused by the puborectalis muscle that maintains continence.  This "kink" doesn't fully relax until you are in the squatting position.  Just watch this video on how this Squatty Potty toilet stool can help things along in the bathroom:

So even if you are a regular person, the squatty potty is still great for your health. My kids get excited to use the Squatty Potty toilet stool as well, it's almost an excuse for them to go to the bathroom.  My 4 year old son in particular likes to talk about it.  Haha.  I just can't think of a better, simple solution to help your digestive health.  This stool is not just for people with ailments associated with poor toilet posture, it's for everyone.  Prevention is a good thing.  It's comfortable, it stores easily under your toilet, & it's 100% Natural.  Humans are designed to squat to eliminate & this Squatty Potty toilet stool mimics that posture (wide stance, slightly raised heals) using the comforts of your own toilet.  With a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon & a guaranteed or your money back offer, this is a no brainer.  I have loved this product!  I have 2 Squatty Potty toilet stools & I have 3 bathrooms & you can bet I am sad when I find myself in the bathroom without my stool!  Squatty Potty has more than just toilet stools, they have toilet spray which you use in the toilet before you go for a fresh experience; I am totally giving a bottle to my husband to use at work.  There are also colon care pills, which, you can take my word, work like a charm!

If you want to learn even more about the Squatty Potty toilet stool & other products, visit Squatty Potty's Facebook page, or Pinterest account.  Check out & follow the Healthy Traditions pin board, while you are on Pinterest, for more delicious & healthy food ideas for the upcoming holidays.  You can also check out this other video or the Squatty Potty website for more information.

So let's get to the giveaway!  One lucky reader will win their own Squatty Potty & $100 Visa Gift Card that you can use for whatever you want!  Since we are talking healthy traditions, you could even use that money to buy some veggies with.  How about some parsnips & carrots so you can try today's recipe. :)  Just fill out the rafflecopter form to get entered!  

If you just can't wait to try the Squatty Potty toilet stool, use the code HealthyTraditions for 15% off anything on the Squatty Potty Website.

a Rafflecopter giveaway